15. Though I were innocent, I could not answer him;I could only plead with my Judge for mercy.
16. Even if I summoned him and he responded,I do not believe he would give me a hearing.
17. He would crush me with a stormand multiply my wounds for no reason.
18. He would not let me catch my breathbut would overwhelm me with misery.
19. If it is a matter of strength, he is mighty!And if it is a matter of justice, who can challenge him?
20. Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me;if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.
21. ‘Although I am blameless,I have no concern for myself;I despise my own life.